Morgans Hotel
Grade II listed stay in the Maritime Quarter
About this hotel
Morgans Hotel sits inside a Grade II listed building in the Maritime Quarter, five minutes' walk from the city centre and the route on toward the SA1 waterfront and LC Swansea. Egyptian cotton bedding and air-conditioned rooms, some in a separate Townhouse building, give the stay a boutique feel that most water park bases do not attempt, and the stylish bar's cocktail list is a genuine draw for parents once the children are settled for the night. Private parking is available for a daily fee, useful for families driving in rather than relying on the train. The Mumbles and the Gower coastline are around fifteen minutes' drive away for a coastal day trip beyond the water park, and the Maritime Quarter itself has restaurants and nightlife within easy walking distance. The listed building's character is what sets this stay apart from a standard chain hotel nearby.
- Grade II listed building
- Maritime Quarter location
- Cocktail bar
- Private parking available
Our take
Morgans Hotel suits a family wanting a boutique, characterful stay in the Maritime Quarter rather than a standard chain hotel, with the historic building and cocktail bar aimed more at parents than young children. It works well as a base within walking distance of the city centre and the wider SA1 waterfront, though families wanting an on-site pool for a rainy-day backup should look to Village Hotel Swansea or Towers Hotel & Spa instead.
- ✓Book the Townhouse rooms early if you want extra space away from the main bar noise.
- ✓Reserve private parking ahead of arrival, since it comes at a daily fee and spaces are limited.
- ✓Walk to the Maritime Quarter's restaurants for dinner instead of driving after a full water park day.
Why we love it
- Grade II listed historic building
- Egyptian cotton bedding in every room
- Stylish cocktail bar for the evening
- Maritime Quarter restaurants and nightlife nearby
Why guests love itStaying somewhere with real character changes the feel of a water park trip, and Morgans Hotel's Grade II listed building and Egyptian cotton bedding give evenings a lift that a standard chain room does not. The Maritime Quarter setting means restaurants and a bit of nightlife sit within an easy walk, useful once the children are asleep. It is a short walk from the city centre and the route toward LC Swansea, and the Mumbles coastline is close enough for a day trip from the pools.